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Former resources minister Matt Canavan says he is ready to cross the floor and do everything he can to support coal industry.

The post Why Canavan will be a more dangerous pro-coal advocate outside of Morrison ministry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Developers and off-takers are working with smaller-scale solar farms in a bid to avoid the pitfalls of Australia’s current grid connection and congestion crisis.

The post Small is beautiful as solar farms look for ways around grid chaos appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A growing number of industrial emitters avoiding limits by using soft rules to secure higher emissions allowances under the Safeguard Mechanism.

The post Coal miners given free ride under Morrison government emissions “caps” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rio Tinto latest iron ore giant to turn to solar and batteries, saying solar will provide all the daytime power needs of new $2.6 billion mining project.

The post Rio Tinto joins iron ore mining giants making big switch to solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Not all bad news in Victoria for large scale solar projects, with FRV securing finance for a new 85MW solar farm near Benalla.

The post FRV secures finance for new 85MW solar farm in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia, and its growing wind, solar and battery resources, pass key test after storms tear down power lines and leave renewable-dominated grid operating as an island.

The post Wind and batteries saved the day when storm cut South Australia adrift appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smart Energy Council vows "ruthless and pointed” campaign, as maelstrom of grid constraints, connection delays and policy vacuum threatens to send big solar and wind investment over a cliff.

The post SEC vows “ruthless” political campaign to overcome big solar and wind gridlock appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government set to spend $11 million on Vales Point upgrade, but is it unfairly raising community expectations of new coal investments?

The post Coal generator virtually given away by NSW to get $11m handout for repairs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

What is the impact of significant utility-scale storage volumes on the National Electricity Market? Who are the winners and losers, and where are the key risks?

The post Winners and losers of large-scale energy storage on the NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Growing complexity surrounding connections to main grid causing more contractors to abandon large scale solar sector, with some warning of potential contractor shortages.

The post Connection problems push more contractors out of solar market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government expands the 'default market offer' to all households with rooftop solar.

The post Government extends price controls to households with rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Having run out of space on land, a solar array has been floated on the open sea of the Arabian Gulf to help power the Abu Dhabi resort island of Nurai.

The post Offshore floating solar array set to power Abu Dhabi island resort appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How close are we really to seeing solar cars? What would the benefits be, and for what price? And how far will they be able to drive?

The post Driving on sunshine: Solar cars could be closer than you think appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RBA says climate change already having "profound" impact on Australian economy, dragging down production, the value of exports and the confidence of consumers.

The post RBA says climate change already having profound impact on Australian economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy minister Angus Taylor is using a series of bilateral deals to implement a national electricity strategy. We think this is one of the worst methods possible. Here's why.

The post Collinsville coal and Angus Taylor’s divide and conquer strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The increase in output from rooftop and utility scale solar had a big impact on the day-time generation of coal generators, including Eraring, Stanwell and Gladstone.

The post How rooftop and big solar are pushing coal out of daytime energy market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Details of a pro-coal faction within the Labor party emerge as Labor ponders next steps for climate and energy policies.

The post Is there a pro-coal faction brewing within the Labor Party? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Big contractor quits the solar market, spelling big trouble for the big solar sector, even as rooftop continues its boom.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Big trouble for big solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian researchers will accelerate the commericalisation of 'solar skins' - generating power from the surface of cars and buildings - after receiving research funding boost.

The post Australian ‘Solar Skin’ invention could power cities and vehicles of the future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Key solar wholesaler warns stockpiles of China solar modules could be exhausted within a month, meaning a bumpy ride for Australian installers.

The post Australia’s solar module supply could run out by mid-March, due to coronavirus appeared first on RenewEconomy.